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Clues of Leadership

Clues of Leadership

Di: Dominick Watters
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The Clues of Leadership is a leadership podcast for law enforcement professionals who believe that how we lead matters just as much as what we do.

This show is built for a new generation of leaders—who are stepping into supervision and command with a deep understanding of people, purpose, and responsibility. Each episode features honest, experience-driven conversations with respected leaders who share how they grew into leadership roles, navigated mistakes, built trust, and learned to lead with integrity in a demanding profession.

Rather than focusing on tactics or investigations, The Clues of Leadership explores the human side of leadership in law enforcement: emotional intelligence, accountability, communication, empathy, and ethical decision-making. These conversations highlight the moments that shaped leaders—when authority alone wasn’t enough, when relationships mattered, and when leadership required humility, self-awareness, and courage.

Listeners will hear real stories about the transition from peer to supervisor, managing difficult conversations, leading under pressure, and maintaining character when the job tests it most. Each episode is designed to offer practical leadership insights—what we call “Leadership Clues”—that can be applied immediately on the job and carried throughout a career.

This podcast is for officers preparing for promotion, new supervisors finding their footing, and leaders who want to grow without losing themselves in the process. It’s for those who understand that leadership in law enforcement is not about ego or title, but about service, consistency, and trust.

The Clues of Leadership is produced by Evidence Leadership Group, LLC, an organization committed to developing thoughtful, ethical, and emotionally intelligent leaders within law enforcement and public safety.

© 2026 Evidence Leadership Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
Episodi
  • Dr. Michelle Milam - Building Trust Through 37 Years in Law Enforcement

    Dr. Michelle Milam - Building Trust Through 37 Years in Law Enforcement
    Feb 20 2026

    Join us for the premiere episode of Clues of Leadership, where we sit down with Dr. Michelle Milam, Chief of Police for Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration and a 37-year law enforcement veteran. Dr. Milam shares powerful insights from her journey through Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC, where she retired as a lieutenant, and her continued impact as an associate professor training the next generation of officers.

    In This Episode: • The leadership lesson that changed everything: "Be the leader you didn't have" • Why the jump from officer to sergeant is the hardest transition in policing • How to identify and leverage informal leaders in your organization • The tragic story of an officer who died, and the leadership lesson it taught • Navigating modern policing challenges: social media, AI, and constant surveillance • The power of emotional intelligence in law enforcement leadership • Why trust and credibility matter more than rank

    Key Takeaways:

    • Leadership isn't born—it's developed through lived experience, faith, and family
    • Rank doesn't make people follow you; respect is earned
    • The best leaders practice what they preach and make human decisions
    • Building trust with your team is the foundation of effective leadership

    Dr. Milam is an FBI National Academy graduate with over 17 years as an educator, bringing both practitioner experience and academic expertise to every conversation. Her mother's strength as a breast cancer survivor taught her the perseverance that carried her through nearly four decades of service.

    Whether you're a new officer, aspiring supervisor, or seasoned leader, this conversation offers timeless wisdom on developing your leadership skills in one of the most challenging professions.

    Connect & Subscribe for more conversations with law enforcement leaders who share the clues that shaped their careers.
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    50 min
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